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1. Why doesn't the truck drive down my street?

The fogger truck can drive down unobstructed public rights-of-way and should fog within the boundaries of the Seabrook city limits during each spray.

2. What can I do to help lower the mosquito population on my personal property?

• Get rid of standing water on your property where mosquitoes might breed.
  • flower pots, tires, cans, buckets, plastic children's toys, tarps, etc.
• Keep gutters clean and free-flowing
  • Standing water in gutters can breed mosquitoes.
• Keep swimming pools, spas, and fountains properly treated with chemicals.

3. Why don't I see the trucks drive down my street?

The type of sprayer now used by the City of Seabrook is a ULV (ultra low volume) quiet fog sprayer. Coupled with the hours that we spray (7 pm – 5 am), residents may not hear or see the truck go by. Seabrook Mosquito Control is only able to spray accessible public rights-of-way.

4. What is considered light, medium, and heavy populations?

Landing rate counts are conducted by City of Seabrook staff to measure adult mosquito activity in a specific location or area. This is achieved by counting the number of mosquitoes that land on a person within 1 minute. Spray schedules are then recommended by staff.

5. What chemicals are being sprayed by the Seabrook Mosquito Control vehicle?

The product we use is EPA approved to treat mosquitos, flies, and gnats.